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The 10 Best Things to do in Arromanches-les-Bains, Normandy
Discover the best top things to do in Arromanches-les-Bains, France including Musee du debarquement, Arromanches 360 Circular Cinema, Remains Mulberry Harbour, Liberators Museum - Normandy 1944, Arromanches Militaria, Les Falaises d'Arromanches, Kunstlicher Hafen, Sherman Tank, Eglise St Pierre, Memorial Royal Engineers.
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1. Musee du debarquement
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,950 reviews
Reviewed By MichaelMc777 - Sunnyvale, United States
The museum concentrates on the D-day landing and the vital role this bay contributed. There is an amazing working model about 50 feet long of the supply bridge. It is an engineering masterpiece. It was absolutely fascinating. Highly recommended and so educational. There are regular tours at different times in different languages - excellent, to the point, and will add dramatically to your knowledge(I joined in the midstream and am so glad I did).
2. Arromanches 360 Circular Cinema
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4.5 based on 2,006 reviews
Discover the visualy stunning film. The latest special effects, combined with outstanding archive footages, make this film absolutely unmissable. This film projected in HD on 9 screens tells the story of the terrible Battle of Normandy trough archive images gathered from around the world. This film is a tribute to soldiers from all countries and to the 20.000 civilians who were killed during this battle for the liberation of Europe, battle which gave rise to so much hope.
Reviewed By WarrenS1144
The museum shows a short movie on screens that surround you - although it feels a bit overwhelming at times, it is very good and a perfect adjunct to a tour of the D Day beaches and historical sites. Being on the beaches is amazing but there is such value in watching the news reels of the time, it is really evocative. Well worth it!
3. Remains Mulberry Harbour
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4.5 based on 1,134 reviews
Reviewed By nlansdell - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Seeing the Mulberry harbour first hand really brings it to life and gives a scale to the huge endeavours and ingenuity of the operation to supply and reinforce the Normandy landings using a portable man made harbour. My tip is to watch one of the videos on YouTube about this (rather then the museum) and then visit the beach when the tide is out (ideally in the evening if tide is out then and it is light) to see the harbour first hand. For a panoramic view visit the car park for the 360 museum either by walking up the hill from the town or by visiting in the evening when there are no parking fees.
4. Liberators Museum - Normandy 1944
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4.5 based on 97 reviews
Unique collection of uniforms and objects used during the Battle of Normandy. Personal stories of the liberators. Beautiful dioramas which take you through time and history. Shop with original World War II memorabilia.
5. Arromanches Militaria
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4.5 based on 51 reviews
6. Les Falaises d'Arromanches
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4.5 based on 287 reviews
Reviewed By nnmercman - Camberley, United Kingdom
Parking in Arromanches can be problematic and so here there’s plenty of space for 3euros a day. Great views across the town and remains of the Mulberry harbour from the viewing platform and if reasonably fit then it’s only 300metres down the steep descent (and ascent!!) into Arromanches. The 360deg cinema is also here but didn’t visit as to be honest after two days I was “film and museum’d out”. Have to say that in my opinion the town is a complete tourist trap and often full of bored and noisy school parties but there’s plenty of cafes and restaurants where you can enjoy a good lunch and drink.
7. Kunstlicher Hafen
8. Sherman Tank
9. Eglise St Pierre
10. Memorial Royal Engineers
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By nnmercman - Camberley, United Kingdom
My son in law was a Sapper and it’s easy to forget just how much the success of the landings depended on the Royal Engineers getting the temporary harbours in place, completing bridging work, track laying, carrying out bomb disposal work and generally supporting the invasion before, during and afterwards. 87,000 RE personnel had landed on mainland Europe before the end of 1944 and over 6,000 officers and men had been killed between D Day and end of the war. The memorial is prominently situated on the hill above Arromanches and is a fitting tribute.
